People.com — The queen of soul says "God is still in control" and thanks fans for their prayers more info

The Mirror — ARETHA ­Franklin is in hospital after having a medical procedure. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — DETROIT - Soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent a "highly successful" surgery Thursday for an undisclosed health problem, the "Queen of Soul" said in a statement released by her spokeswoman. more info

Detroit Free Press — Aretha Franklin was in good spirits and resting comfortably following successful surgery today in Detroit, according to her cousin Brenda Corbett. more info

Guardian Music — If Miley Cyrus and today's child demographic-snaring acts have their roots in anything, it's 60s bubblegum pop. Bob Stanley looks back at the genre that took the rage out of rock'n'roll and invited in the totsThere are several classes in the school o... more info

Reuters — DETROIT (Reuters) - Soul singer Aretha Franklin was scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday for an undisclosed reason, a Detroit City Council member who organized a prayer vigil for the "Queen of Soul" said on Thursday. more info

411 Mania — Aretha undergoing medical procedure today... more info

Perez Hilton — Oh no! Soul singer Aretha Franklin is set to undergo a mystery medical procedure this Thursday, but there is no information as to what it is! The 68-year-old singer released a statement, "all prayers are good" to her fans, who held a vigil Wednesday ... more info

Dlisted — In Downtown Detroit last night, loyal subjects of Aretha Franklin quietly gathered together to bow their breasts and send a million prayers into the December air to protect the Queen. Queen Aretha has been suffering from medical issue after medical i... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Ailing soul queen Aretha Franklin has thanked fans who took part in a community prayer vigil in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday following reports she is preparing for a "medical procedure". more info